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Inflation in Japan in January accelerated to the highest since December 1981


February, 24 2023
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According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, consumer prices in the country in January increased by 4.3% in annual terms, the fastest pace since December 1981. 


Thus, the rate of inflation accelerated compared to 4% in December. The indicator coincided with the consensus forecast of analysts. 


On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.4% In December, the increase was 0.3%.


In particular, food in Japan last month rose by 7.3%, clothing – by 3.1%, furniture and household goods – by 7.7%, medical care – by 0.5%, educational services – by 0.7%, transport and telecommunications services – by 2.1%.


The cost of utilities increased by 14.9%, including electricity rose by 20.2%, gas – by 24.3%.


Inflation excluding fresh food (a key indicator tracked by the country's Central Bank) was 4.2% in January compared to the same month of the previous year – the rate of price growth was also the highest since September 1981. 


Inflation excluding food and energy increased to 3.2% from 3% a month earlier.


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